BMW 5 Series VS BMW iX1 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Papa said BMW 5 Series, friends said BMW iX1, and you are caught in the middle. Classic situation. End of the day check the actual specs and numbers yourself and make your own call. The table below has everything clearly.

Difference between BMW 5 Series vs BMW iX1

Comparing top models: 530Li vs LWB. BMW 5 Series's top variant is priced ₹23.40 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Parking Sensors, Transmission and Fuel Type.

Max Power

530Li

255bhp@4500rpm

LWB

204bhp

Parking Sensors

530Li

Rear

LWB

Front & Rear

Transmission

530Li

Automatic

LWB

Single Speed Automatic

Fuel Type

530Li

Petrol

LWB

Electric

Key Highlights of BMW 5 Series vs BMW iX1

Specification	BMW 5 Series	BMW iX1
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹74.80 Lakh	₹51.40 Lakh
Engine	1998 cc
Max Power	255bhp@4500rpm	204bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	15.7 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	Sedan	SUV

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BMW 5 Series

530Li ▾

₹74.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW iX1

LWB ▾

₹51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW 5 Series · 530Li

74.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹122,771/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW iX1 · LWB

51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹84,364/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW 5 Series vs BMW iX1 EMI

Plan your budget: BMW 5 Series needs ₹122,771 per month and BMW iX1 needs ₹84,364 per month as monthly EMI.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1998 cc	—
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage (ARAI)	15.7 kmpl	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	204bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	250Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5165 mm × 2156 mm × 1518 mm	4616 mm × 1845 mm × 1612 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm	2800 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 13 ▲

Front Suspension	—	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Power	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	225/55 R18 Tubeless
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 7 ▲

Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	—	Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist
Airbags	8	8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 17 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Yes	—
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	—	Yes
Seat Upholstery	—	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	60:40 Split
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Front & Rear	12 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Carbon Black

Mineral White

Phytonic Blue

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

Skyscraper Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Portimao Blue Metallic

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

BMW 5 Series comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW 5 Series Rs. 74.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW i4 Rs. 72.50 Lakh - 77.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW 3 Series Rs. 72.85 Lakh - 75.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW i5 LWB Rs. 79.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rs. 59.90 Lakh - 65.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	1	8	Single Speed Automatic	9 / Automatic	9 / Automatic
Engine	1998 cc	-	2998 cc	-	1999 cc - 1993 cc	1496 cc - 1993 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	255 bhp	335.25 bhp	374 bhp - 368.78 bhp	268 bhp	201 bhp - 194 bhp	201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp
Mileage	15.7 kmpl	-	13.02 kmpl	-	12 - 15 kmpl	15 - 23 kmpl
Boot Space	520 Litres	470 Litres	480 Litres	-	-	455 Litres
Airbags	8	8	6	8	8	7

BMW iX1 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW iX1 Rs. 51.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	7	7 / 8	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7
Engine	-	1499 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc	1498 cc	1993 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	204 bhp	154.21 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp	161 bhp	181 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	-	15.5 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	-	540 Litres	425 Litres	177 Litres	380 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	8	8	7	7	8	9